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5.  Gifts & talents

People's abilities to express their talents are often stifled, or they have never been given an opportunity to flourish.  The Bible promises that when you open yourself up to God, He gives you spiritual gifts, and often your talents are given full opportunity to bloom!  These gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to establish the Christian Community - both internally in quality and to see it grow in numbers - to ultimately bring glory to God.  These gifts are most often in line with the desires of your heart, your abilities, your personality, and your life experiences.

Growth points:

• Discovering your spiritual gifts
  
• Effective use of your gifts & talents
  
• Being mentored